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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Knowledge Industry Center Association to hold public hearing on relaxing attic height standards in knowledge industry centers

A public hearing focused on revising attic height regulations in knowledge industry centers is scheduled for April 2 in Goyang City, South Korea.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will ‘exacerbate’ cost pressures for UK construction industry

A major contractor for HS2 has warned that increased tariffs on steel imports will worsen cost issues in the UK construction sector.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construction fair will host more than 60 exhibitors from the sector

The Edifica construction fair in Guayaquil will feature over 60 exhibitors and aims to connect key industry players from May 19 to 21.

Mar 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SindusconPR and UFPR launch a specialization in Engineering with immersion

SindusconPR and the Federal University of Paraná have launched a new specialization course in Engineering focused on merging technical knowledge with management skills essential for the construction industry.

Mar 20 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction Industry: Resilience and the Challenge of Interest Rates in Brazil and PR

The construction industry in Brazil is a crucial driver of socioeconomic development, facing challenges primarily from high interest rates.

Mar 20 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SindusconPR boosts construction development in Paraná

SindusconPR, a major construction industry union in Paraná, is dedicated to enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in the sector while fostering dialogue among businesses, government, and society.

Mar 20 • 13:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Mainly, we are not afraid of it." Havlíček wants to become Minister of Industry and Trade

Czech Minister Karel Havlíček is advocating for a name change of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to the Ministry of Economy during discussions on a construction law amendment.

Mar 20 • 11:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hotel Construction on Ice: The War Also Slows Villeroy & Boch

The conflict in the Middle East has negatively impacted Villeroy & Boch's hotel business projections, prompting reevaluation of expectations for the year.

Mar 20 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba training fee could drive up costs on large construction projects, groups say

A new training fee in Manitoba could significantly increase costs for public-sector construction projects, according to industry associations.

Mar 20 • 00:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cemex celebrates 120 years: from Monterrey to the world, building trust

Cemex commemorates its 120th anniversary as a global leader in the construction industry, highlighting its evolution from regional roots in Monterrey to key infrastructure projects worldwide.

Mar 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian cosmetics manufacturers – 35 years: the first legendary "Margarita" face creams were made in a construction trailer

A Lithuanian cosmetics company celebrates 35 years since its founding, marking its success story with popular brands like "Margarita," "Ecodenta," and "Rasa," and aiming for innovation in the industry.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish universities conduct research important for the construction industry

Polish universities are engaging in groundbreaking construction research by utilizing robotic technology in building projects.

Mar 19 • 08:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Housing construction is sluggish - A harsh figure has come: "Too high"

A recent survey indicates that 20% of construction professionals in Finland are considering changing careers, highlighting challenges in the housing construction sector.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Raising Alarm About Widespread Fraud: 'Threatens Our Swedish Model'

A report reveals widespread fraud among subcontractors at major construction sites in Sweden, alarming industry leaders about the potential threat to the country's labor model.

Mar 19 • 07:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Increase in unemployment in Denmark – blames cold weather

Unemployment in Denmark rose by 3,300 people from January to February, attributed to a harsh winter start affecting the construction industry.

Mar 18 • 08:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Eight new hotels denied in Copenhagen

Eight out of thirteen potential hotel projects in Copenhagen are denied municipal approval, while five are permitted.

Mar 17 • 06:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and construction explain almost two-thirds of the more than 200,000 private jobs lost since 2023

Argentina has lost over 200,000 formal private sector jobs since Javier Milei's government took office, with the manufacturing and construction sectors accounting for nearly two-thirds of this job loss.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CEO of Unibep on the risks posed to construction by appeal battles

The CEO of Unibep discusses the challenges of intense competition and appeal processes in the construction market, highlighting a significant recovery in profits but ongoing risks for the industry.

Mar 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Naver Cloud Collaborate on AI Talent Development and Smart Campus Construction

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies has signed a memorandum of understanding with Naver Cloud to enhance industry-academia collaboration in AI education and research innovation, aiming for the establishment of a smart campus.

Mar 16 • 00:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A film city is being built in Ida-Viru County

A film city is under construction in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, which aims to support the local film industry and technological advancements.

Mar 15 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Beyond Oil: The War's Bill Affects 30 Critical Products for Construction, Industry, and Spanish Agriculture

The ongoing war is impacting the prices and availability of 30 crucial products for Spain's construction, industry, and agriculture sectors.

Mar 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

LO: Unemployment Sticks at 4.5 Percent

A new report from LO indicates that unemployment remains stubbornly at 4.5%, particularly affecting young people and construction workers, despite strong performance in the industry.

Mar 9 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Construction materials sector joins in forum to amplify political voice

The construction materials industry in Brazil is uniting to strengthen its political influence and address key issues affecting the sector, such as high financing costs and complex tax regulations.

Mar 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most may have found a surprising shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging rubble into urban facades, and 'growing' bricks shaped like mushrooms

The construction industry, one of the largest waste generators in the U.S., is exploring innovative ways to convert waste materials into sustainable building resources.

Mar 8 • 10:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Diversity that Builds the Future

The article discusses the cultural transformation within the construction industry in Argentina, highlighting the importance of gender diversity for innovation and sustainability.

Mar 8 • 05:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Paid Apprenticeship Year Attracts Women to the Construction Industry: 'Want to Work Practically'

A paid apprenticeship program aimed at women is helping to increase female representation in Sweden's male-dominated construction industry.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The industry and construction halted the decline in January

Argentina's industrial and construction sectors showed signs of stabilization in January, halting their decline from 2025.

Mar 6 • 19:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

50 years in the industry: construction advisor believes the rise will only start in the 2030s: 'The worst is yet to come'

Construction advisor Keijo Karhu expresses concern over the future of the construction industry in Seinäjoki, predicting a decline until 2030 with challenges ahead in upcoming years.

Mar 6 • 04:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Budimex Shines with Results. What About the Risk of Being Cut Off from Public Orders?

Budimex reports strong financial results for 2025 and expresses optimism about public procurement opportunities, despite challenges posed by appeals processes and systemic risks.

Mar 5 • 14:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most discovers an incredible shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging debris into urban facades, and cultivating bricks made with mushrooms

The construction industry is one of the largest waste producers in the U.S., but innovative solutions are emerging to transform construction waste into sustainable materials and housing.

Mar 5 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construction Industry Raises Its Economic and Business Expectations

The construction industry in Ecuador is increasing its economic expectations and sector performance due to positive forecasts.

Mar 4 • 18:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Asso.subsea signs deal for construction of new generation TSV

Asso.subsea of Greece has signed a contract for the construction of 'Andromeda', a new generation Trenching Support Vessel designed for complex offshore energy projects.

Mar 4 • 13:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Too many apartments have been completed here

The report warns of an oversupply of apartments in Finnish municipalities, leading to a predicted slow down in the construction industry this year.

Mar 4 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Construction Performance Drops to Largest Extent in 14 Years

The construction performance indicator in South Korea has experienced its largest drop in 14 years, raising concerns over the industry’s recovery amid ongoing economic challenges.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Another ship is being built by Asso.subsea

Asso.subsea has signed a contract for the construction of the 'Andromeda', a next-generation Trenching Support Vessel (TSV) set to enhance their strategic partnership with China Merchants Heavy Industry in Shenzhen.

Mar 4 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Young People Filled Almost All 112 Thousand Formal Job Openings Created in January

Brazil opened 112,334 formal jobs in January, primarily filled by young people under 24.

Mar 3 • 15:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

2025 ‘Proud Seoul Tech University Alumni’ Award Winners Selected

Seoul National University of Science and Technology has chosen alumnus Na Gi-seon as the recipient of the 2025 'Proud Seoul Tech Alumni' award, recognizing his significant contributions to the construction industry in South Korea.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drones Have Become an Important Tool for a Surprising Industry: A Major Construction Company Flies Hundreds of Times Annually on Its Job Sites

Drones are increasingly being utilized in the construction industry, as they provide significant advantages in surveying and monitoring job sites.

Mar 3 • 05:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Two Crazy Years and Then the Recession Hit – Now a Traditional Stove Manufacturer Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel: "The Cold Works in Our Favor"

A Finnish stove manufacturer, Seppälän Tiili, reflects on the deep recession affecting the construction industry but also notes a recent uptick in demand during colder winter months.

Feb 28 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace – labor shortage in infrastructure construction

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 26 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Confidence in Industry and Retail Improved

According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries, economic confidence in the industrial and retail sectors increased in February compared to the previous month.

Feb 26 • 06:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recruiting shipping companies to participate in the eco-friendly certification ship support program

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in South Korea has announced the recruitment of coastal shipping companies to participate in the 'Eco-Friendly Certified Ship Support Project' aimed at supporting the construction of eco-friendly ships.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mandatory Mediation in the Construction Industry. Will It Not Help Smaller Players?

New regulations in Poland propose mandatory mediation in construction disputes, but experts question their efficacy in aiding smaller market players.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Faced with the real estate crisis, developer Altarea aims to become a champion of data centers

French developer Altarea is entering the data center industry through a partnership with Vantage Data Centers, targeting the construction of 15 facilities by 2030.

Feb 24 • 18:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

As the population ages, it will thrive – The unexpected sector that will see demand increase

The aging global population is predicted to drive an increase in demand for elevators, as noted by industry leaders.

Feb 24 • 16:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Repetitive Industrial Accidents in Construction: Due to Aging Workforce and Reduced Construction Costs, the Adequate Wage System as a Solution

A survey reveals that construction industry stakeholders attribute the recurrent industrial accidents primarily to insufficient construction costs, an aging and low-skilled workforce, and illegal subcontracting practices.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Employment Rate Decreased for the First Time in Seven Special Metropolitan Cities... Hwaseong's Semiconductor Industrial Complex Exceeds Average

The employment rate in seven special metropolitan cities in South Korea has dropped for the first time since record-keeping began, attributed to a downturn in the construction industry and a decline in youth employment.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Frost Created Unemployment in the Construction Industry - Now There is Hope

A prolonged cold winter has led to a significant increase in unemployment in the construction sector in Northern Jutland, but milder weather is expected to improve conditions for unemployed workers.

Feb 23 • 15:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Coffee Grounds Were to Transform the Construction Industry. Scientists Indicate Directions

Scientists from RMIT University in Australia are exploring how coffee grounds can support the construction industry and reduce waste.

Feb 22 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Beyond the Fate case: the economy is growing, but quality private employment is falling

Despite an economic growth of approximately 4% in Argentina, private sector employment of quality is declining, particularly in industry and construction.

Feb 21 • 20:01 UTC

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